COVID-19
Tanzania's Dilemma: It's Not So Easy To Go From Vaccine Denier To Vaccine Embracer
The African country, previously credited for high childhood vaccination rates, was 1 of 4 countries to reject COVID vaccines. Now they've done a 180. It's unclear if its citizens will go along.
Think Of Your COVID-19 Vaccine Like A Very Good Raincoat, Says Dr. Leana Wen
It protects from drizzles and thunderstorms but not a hurricane. In other words, if you are exposed again and again to infected people, there's some risk you could get sick.
With All Eyes On Tokyo, The City Has Just Hit A New High In COVID-19 Cases
Tokyo officials recorded more than 2,800 new cases in the capital on Tuesday, surpassing the previous high from January.
Are You A COVID Long Hauler? Send Us Your Questions About Living With Chronic Illness
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months after recovery, commonly known as 'post-COVID syndrome.' NPR's Consider This podcast would like to hear your questions about living with long COVID.
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated. I Thought I Could Give Up Masks! But Should I?
Yes, that was the plan. Then along came the delta variant. And now people who are vaccinated are wondering: Are there circumstances in which a mask would be advisable?
New Vaccine Mandates Are Coming For Government Employees And Health Care Workers
In quick succession, New York City, California and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced new, more stringent policies, and possible penalties, to push vaccination among their employees.
Doctors Worry That Memory Problems After COVID-19 May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's
Some patients who have had COVID-19 develop symptoms resembling early Alzheimer's. Researchers are trying to figure out whether these people are more likely to develop the disease itself.
N.C. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Spike For Unvaccinated People
North Carolina is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 spread among unvaccinated people.
France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel
The law requires a special pass to enter restaurants, trains, planes and other public venues. To get the pass, people must have proof they are vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from the virus.